There's no need to let good food go to waste. Our bloggers have some great recipes for using up leftovers. Whether it's meat, fish, vegetables, or even fruit peels, there are plenty of ways to make use of what would otherwise be thrown away. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it can also help reduce your carbon footprint. So next time you're wondering what to do with those leftovers, remember that cooking them up into something new can be both delicious and environmentally-friendly.

Best Use leftovers recipes from our bloggers


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Cullen Skink

Cullen Skink

It is a warming and filling soup traditionally made with haddock, potatoes, and leeks.

Country Potato Bread, from the pantry

Country Potato Bread, from the pantry

I’ve been experimenting with potato bread for a while now.

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff

Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff

This Leftover Prime Rib Beef Stroganoff is rich, creamy, tasty plus quick and easy to make as well! You've put all that time and effort into roasting the perfect prime rib, now to use the leftovers in something equally tasty! 

Veg fried rice recipe | Chinese fried rice recipe | How to make fried rice - Rumki's Golden Spoon

Veg fried rice recipe | Chinese fried rice recipe | How to make fried rice - Rumki's Golden Spoon

Veg fried rice recipe is one of the most popular versions of Chinese fried rice recipe which is vastly popular worldwide.

Smoked Pork Loin

Smoked Pork Loin

This juicy Smoked Pork Loin is easy to make, and doesn't take long to get that wonderfully smoked flavor! It's perfect for serving to summertime gatherings of family and friends, and the leftovers make incredibly delicious sandwiches!!

Thyme and zesty mustard sauce roasted chicken

Thyme and zesty mustard sauce roasted chicken

I love roasting a whole chicken for dinner because there is only three people to feed in my family and that means we get leftovers for lunch the next day! This version is very delicious, zesty and tangy.

Green Chile Chicken Stew

Green Chile Chicken Stew

This Green Chile Chicken Stew is a family favorite that combines diced green chiles, salsa verde, celery, carrots, potatoes, and chicken for a hearty stew! Use a whole fryer or leftover deli rotisserie chicken for an out-of-this-world stew that is sure.

Turkey 'Meatloaf'

Turkey 'Meatloaf'

This is a fun way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or anytime you cook too much turkey.

New Use leftovers recipes from our bloggers


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Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast

Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast

This cranberry glazed turkey breast is an easy dinner for two with leftovers.

Uzbek Somsa from Scratch

Uzbek Somsa from Scratch

Uzbek Somsa from Scratch is satisfying street food made with mutton or beef.

Fish Rolls

Fish Rolls

A simple, satisfying snack made by combining boiled, deboned fish with mashed potatoes and a handful of spices, then coating each roll in beaten egg and breadcrumbs before frying.

Veg Kothu Parotta

Veg Kothu Parotta

A satisfying way to use up leftover parotta, this dish brings together chopped flatbread, onions, tomatoes, capsicum and a handful of spices in one hot pan.

Broccoli Kathi Roll

Broccoli Kathi Roll

A spiced filling of blanched broccoli, mashed potato, onion, tomato and capsicum gets rolled up in soft rotis to make a quick and filling broccoli roll.

Red Chicken Enchiladas

Red Chicken Enchiladas

Savory red chicken enchiladas are a go-to weeknight dinner for us.

Gluten-Free Fattoush Salad

Gluten-Free Fattoush Salad

Fattoush is a clever zero-waste Levantine salad made with leftover flatbread, toasted or fried until crisp and tossed with fresh garden vegetables.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

On a weeknight when the fridge has leftover cooked chicken and not much else going for it, this soup comes together in under thirty minutes without any fuss.

Chicken and Sweet Corn Fried Rice

Chicken and Sweet Corn Fried Rice

Leftover rice gets a genuinely good second life here.

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